Gariyaband District Facts: This district was created to eradicate backwardness of the tribal people living here. The separate revenue unit formed here is focused to bring prosperity to the people of this region. The rich natural resources and diamond resources are expected to speed up the progress in the economy of the district.

This district has 690 villages and 306 gram panchayats. 67% of the total land area of Gariyaband district is covered by forests.